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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.67, 23,154.99 and 13,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.67, 23,154.99 and 13,400.74 is: 20,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.67 : 23,154.99 = 13,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.67/23,154.99 = 13,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.67x = 23,154.99 × 13,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.67x = 310,294,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,294,000.69/15,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.03

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